AZASITE vs KIMYRSA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AZASITE and KIMYRSA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AZASITE	KIMYRSA
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AZITHROMYCIN	ORITAVANCIN DIPHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Melinta Therap
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Macrolide Antimicrobial	Lipoglycopeptide Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 68 hours	—
Treats	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections	Infectious Skin Diseases, Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections

azasite kimyrsa

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

ORITAVANCIN DIPHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Melinta Therap

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Macrolide Antimicrobial

Lipoglycopeptide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 68 hours

—

Treats

Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

Infectious Skin Diseases, Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Azasite and Kimyrsa?

Azasite contains Azithromycin, while Kimyrsa contains Oritavancin Diphosphate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.